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EU divided as West Africa becomes the world’s terrorism hotspot

European governments are divided on how to respond to West Africa becoming the world’s terrorism hotspot, with European nations who receive most migrants favouring to keep communication with the juntas open.

2024-09-25 05:21

Media freedom group sounds alarm on increased security risks for local journalists in the Sahel

Local journalists in the Sahel region of Africa are facing increased security risks, a media freedom group said Tuesday, as extremist attacks and military...

2024-09-24 13:53

Mali junta chief reviews strategy after jihadist attacks

Mali’s junta chief met top military officials to “adjust strategy”, the presidency said Tuesday, after audacious jihadist attacks in the capital killed scores of people. An Al-Qaeda-linked group claimed responsibility for last Tuesday’s attacks in the capital…

2024-09-24 13:22

Russia in satellite deal with West African military governments

They are for TV and radio, border security and responding to natural disasters, a minister says.

2024-09-24 11:13

West Africa becomes global terrorism hotspot as Western forces leave

DAKAR: Having slipped undetected into Mali's capital weeks ago, the militants struck just before dawn prayers. They killed dozens of students at an elite police training academy, stormed Bamako's airport and set the presidential jet on fire. The Sep 17 attack…

2024-09-24 09:51

Analysis-West Africa becomes global terrorism hotspot as Western forces leave

DAKAR (Reuters) - Having slipped undetected into Mali's capital weeks ago, the jihadis struck just before dawn prayers. They killed dozens of students at an elite police training academy, stormed Bamako's airport and set the presidential jet on fire. Read ful…

2024-09-24 06:07

Africa's worst floods in years impact millions across 6 countries

More than four million people have been affected by floods across six countries in western and central Africa, the World Health Organization says.

2024-09-23 19:16

Twin Insurgency, Irregular War, and Oil Theft in Nigeria and Brazil: An Overview

Twin Insurgency, Irregular War, and Oil Theft in Nigeria and Brazil: An Overview ZFTWARNING Mon, 09/23/2024 - 12:11am This article by SWJ−El Centro Intern Zachary Horsington reviews the concept of twin insurgency and its constituent components of criminal i…

2024-09-23 04:11

Attacks by Islamic extremists are rampant in Africa's Sahel. Here's what we know about them

Extremist attacks in the Sahel have been increasing

2024-09-22 06:46

Reps to debate insecurity, flooding on Tuesday resumption

Ahead of the resumption of the National Assembly on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, key issues of national importance have been slated for deliberation in the House of Representatives. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the Green Chamber will debate and take action on t…

2024-09-22 00:27